Category Archives: Justice Issues

A rather unclear tweet from the Charity Commission

Posted on January 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

It seems strange to make an argument that charities need to serve all parts of the public. Of course if what Baroness Stowell of Beeston, the Chair means is that the provision of education to vulnerable people will assist our … Continue reading →

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80% of Sussex MPs are pushing for a Revolutionary Democracy

Posted on January 13, 2020 by ianchisnall

We seem to have reached a point in our political setting that was anticipated but which has occurred quicker than I had expected a few weeks or even days ago. I wrote a piece last week which called for our … Continue reading →

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Parliament is opening up for 2020 – let us hope they become accountable!

Posted on January 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

At this time of year, the traditional dates can seem a bit strange depending on how one interprets them so although it is nearly a week since the 2020 New Year began, on the other hand a New Year does … Continue reading →

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Mr Hayes has a rather strange point of view

Posted on October 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

So according to John Hayes MP, the whole of the nation is feeling excited because his chum Priti Patel has been appointed by Boris Johnson as Home Secretary. In reality this is pure nonsense and one wonders what goes through … Continue reading →

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The IOPC needs to be better understood by Parliament

Posted on October 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

A few days ago I wrote this blog when it was announced that Priti Patel was to call on the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services to review how the Metropolitan Police handled the £2.5m Operation Midland, … Continue reading →

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We all need to work hard to prevent hate crimes

Posted on September 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

A few days ago I was privileged to participate in a meeting to examine some hate crime cases that were being dealt with by Sussex Police. I sit on a committee that meets once a quarter and examines if the … Continue reading →

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Is Jacob’s comment about rehabilitation credible?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

When Hove MP, Peter Kyle raised his concern to Jacob Rees-Mogg about Dominic Cummings on the last day of Parliament, it was clearly a concern that many other MPs and indeed people outside of the House of Commons also have. … Continue reading →

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A cloud cuckoo Government Department (Home Office)

Posted on June 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Monday the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, Rushanara Ali asked the Home Secretary “What steps he is taking to tackle the rising level of knife crime” Because Sajid Javid was too busy campaigning to become the next … Continue reading →

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Bold words, but are they actually true ones?

Posted on June 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday a West Midlands MP asked the Home Office a question and the first three sentences of the much longer answer appear on the face of things to answer the question that many of us have been calling for, … Continue reading →

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Emergencies demand immediate responses Sajid

Posted on May 20, 2019 by ianchisnall

As we have reached what we keep being told are the final days of the Parliamentary career of Theresa May, it is inevitable that those who wish to take on the role of Prime Minister will come under even more … Continue reading →

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